ThyssenKrupp: MULTI – the world’s first rope-free elevator system

This clip shows the elevator manufacturer ThyssenKrupp presenting a concept for the future that would allow elevators to not only move vertically but also horizontally within buildings using maglev technology.

They describe it as the world’s first rope-free elevator system to enable the building industry face the challenges of global urbanization. “MULTI is ThyssenKrupp’s latest offering in its extensive repertoire of elevator technologies, representing a landmark revolution in the elevator industry and a new and efficient transport solution for mid and high-rise buildings.”